July 2014
Erick Alonso Captures Carter Cup
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (July 30, 2014) – A record-setting morning led to a suspenseful afternoon at historic Baltusrol Golf Club during the 12th Carter Cup, the MGA’s Junior Stroke Play Championship.
Christopher Troy shoots competitive course record in the first round of the Carter Cup
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (July 30, 2014) – The opening round of the 12th Carter Cup at Baltusrol is complete and Christopher Troy of Greenwich, Conn., is in the lead after firing a new competitive Upper Course record with his 7-under 65.
20 Players Qualify for Met Open at Nissequogue
ST. JAMES, N.Y. (July 29, 2014) – Nissequogue Golf Club in St. James, N.Y., played host to 135 players vying for the 13 (plus ties) qualifying spots for the 99th Met Open Championship at Trump National - Bedminster. Patrick McCarthy of Garden City Golf Club earned medalist honors and ran away with the first qualifying spot, shooting an impressive 5-under 67, despite the physically demanding terrain during a hot afternoon.
Ten Qualify at Met Open Qualifier at Laurel Links
LAUREL, N.Y. (July 29, 2014) - A field of 99 players competed for nine qualifying positions (plus ties) at today’s Sectional Qualifying Round for the 99th Met Open Championship at Laurel Links Country Club in Laurel, N.Y. Related: Full Results Tyler Jaramillo of Seawane had the low round of the day, an even-par 71, and earned medalist honors.
MGA Williamson Cup Team looking for third win in four years
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 29, 2014) - The 2014 Williamson Cup teams have been decided and the MGA team is once again stacked with talent. For two straight years in 2011 and 2012 the MGA teams claimed victory and after last year’s runner-up finish, they hope to return back to the winner’s circle at Laval sur le Lac Club in beautiful Quebec, Canada.
McGovern, Esposito, Corcoran all headed to Valhalla for PGA Championship
ELMSFORD, N.Y. - The 96th PGA Championship heads to Louisville, Ky., August 7-10 at Valhalla Golf Club for the third time and a few of the best Met Area local club pros earned their way into the field.
Hollow Brooks Hosts Met Open Qualifier
CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. (July 29, 2014) – A field of 78 golfers played at Hollow Brook Golf Club today at the Sectional Qualifying Round for the 99th Met Open Championship, with hopes of being one of the 8 golfers (plus ties) to qualify. The field was playing for a chance to compete in the championship at Trump National - Bedminster on August 19-21.
U.S. Women's Amateur Comes to Nassau
UPDATED: 3:55 p.m., August 6 - In a match that needed the last hole to be decided, Taylor Totland of Tinton Falls, N.J. came up just short in her first round match at the U.S. Women's Amateur. Totland lost 1 down to Kristen Gillman of Austin, Texas. The match was all square through 16 holes and then Gillman birdied the 17th, and both players parred the 18th.
Peter Ballo Leads at Met Open Qualifier at Wee Burn
DARIEN, CONN.
MetLife Success Story: Josu Trevejo
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 28, 2014) – The MGA Foundation’s cornerstone internship program, GOLFWORKS, provides meaningful summer working experiences at Met Area clubs to more than 200 deserving high school students each year.
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